Serrano Campground
USDA Forest Service
6800 ft elevation
Serrano is the premier Forest Service campground at Big Bear Lake, sitting directly on the north shore with stunning lake and mountain views. With 109 sites across four loops — including 30 full-hookup sites in the Snowberry Loop — it accommodates both tent campers and RVs up to 40 feet. Flush toilets, hot showers, and bear boxes at every site make this the most-developed and most-popular public campground in the Big Bear area, so reservations well in advance are strongly recommended.
Location
40971 North Shore Drive (Hwy 38), Fawnskin, CA 92333
Fees & Reservations
Nightly Fee
$37/night
(+$2 holidays)
Hookup Sites$47/night
Rates current as of 2025 season; holiday weekends add $2/night
Reservations
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Reservable up to 180 days in advance
Site Details
Total Sites109
RVs Allowed
Yes (up to 40 ft)
Hookups
30-amp electric, water, sewer (Snowberry Loop sites 35-64)
Dump station on site ($10 fee)
Dump station on site ($10 fee)
Season
Late April – October
Typically late April through end of October; dates vary by year and weather
Typically late April through end of October; dates vary by year and weather
Pets
Pets allowed on leash (6-foot maximum); owners must clean up after pets
Amenities
flush toilets
showers
drinking water
fire rings with grills
picnic tables
bear boxes (food storage lockers)
RV hookups (Snowberry Loop)
dump station
firewood for sale
camp host
interpretive programs
paved parking spurs
Alpine Pedal Path access
Nearby Trails & Attractions
- Big Bear Lake shoreline (direct access)
- Cougar Crest Trail (access via underpass tunnel)
- Pacific Crest Trail junction
- Alpine Pedal Path (paved lakeside trail)
- Big Bear Discovery Center (0.25 miles west)